"arenas"

The plenary committee reviewed the 2026 work plans for various municipal committees and commissions. Key discussions included the expansion of public electric vehicle charging stations, flood adaptation measures, and the management of aging arena facilities.

This item authorizes a contract for the ongoing maintenance and repair of refrigeration systems in city-owned arenas.

The city awarded a two-year contract to Services de réfrigération R&S for the maintenance and repair of refrigeration systems in city arenas.

The commission will discuss the status of arenas deemed surplus to the city's needs, including an analysis of potential future uses or divestment strategies.

The City is moving forward with a process to repurpose three surplus arenas: Campeau, Baribeau, and Beaudry. The City will launch a call for interest in December 2025 to find community or private partners to transform these sites, with a focus on financial viability, technical feasibility, and social impact. Open houses are scheduled for October 2025 to allow interested parties to visit the facilities.

A resident requested the conversion of the Beaudry arena for pickleball. The City clarified that it is working with the regional pickleball association to expand access and will present a strategy for arena usage later this fall.

The Commission discussed the strategy for transforming or repurposing surplus city arenas, including those currently closed (Robert-Guertin, Campeau, Baribeau, Beaudry) and those scheduled for closure (Cholette, Sabourin, Stade-Pierre-Lafontaine). The city is exploring options such as demolition or redevelopment, emphasizing the need for public consultation and multi-use facilities. No final decisions have been made, and the process will continue into 2025.